Cool Ferris wheels around the world

June 15, 2012

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The London Eye was the tallest Ferris wheel when it opened, but it's since been surpassed. It's still considered the world's tallest cantilevered wheel, meaning its A-frame support is on just one side of the wheel. It's pictured during England's Diamond Jubilee on June 3.

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The London Eye was the tallest Ferris wheel when it opened, but it's since been surpassed. It's still considered the world's tallest cantilevered wheel, meaning its A-frame support is on just one side of the wheel. It's pictured during England's Diamond Jubilee on June 3.